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settle1 verb (settled, settling) 1 tr & intr to make or become securely, comfortably or satisfactorily positioned or established. 2 tr & intr (also settle on something) to come to an agreement about it • settle an argument • settle on a date. 3 intrans to come to rest. 4 to subside • Wait till the dust has settled. 5 to establish a practice or routine • You'll soon settle into the job. 6 tr & intr (also settle down or settle someone down) to make or become calm, quiet or disciplined after a period of noisy excitement or chaos. 7 to conclude or decide • Let's settle this matter once and for all. 8 tr & intr to establish or take up a permanent home or residence • They eventually settled in Australia. 9 tr & intr (also settle up) to pay off or clear (a bill or debt); to settle accounts • I will settle the bill. 10 intrans said of particles in a liquid: to sink to the bottom or form a scum. 11 to secure by gift or legal act.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon setlan to place.

settle for something to accept it as a compromise or instead of something more suitable • Would you settle for half the amount?

settle in to adapt to a new living environment.

settle something on someone to transfer ownership of it legally to them • She settled her estate on her son.

settle with someone to come to an agreement or deal with them.

settle2 noun a wooden bench with arms and a solid high back, often with a storage chest fitted below the seat.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon setl.